The best budget hotels in Cuba

The best budget hotels in Cuba

In some of the previous articles I have already presented you some of the best luxury hotels and Casas Particulares in Cuba as accommodation options. In case you are traveling on limited budget and you are looking for some cheap, but still good hotels, the following guide will surely help you. So, if you are interested in the best budget hotels in Cuba, all you have to do is to read on. Some of these hotels are the following: Hotel Carribean in Old Havana, the Hotel Acauzul In Varadero... [ read more ]

The top free things to do in Havana

The top free things to do in Havana

Havana is one of the top tourist destinations in Cuba. It is a fantastic place to visit, with many things to see and to do. The buzzing city is home to dozens of spectacular tourist attractions, including the El Capitolio, the wonderful cathedral of Havana, Havana’s fortresses, churches, museums, theatres, parks and other sights. Besides visiting the attractions of the city, there are also numerous other things to do in this huge city. In case you are traveling on a limited budget, l... [ read more ]

UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Old Havana and its fortifications

UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Old Havana and its fortifications

As one of the numerous spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Cuba, “Old Havana and its fortifications” is home to several major tourist attractions. The deluge of the fantastic sights attracts dozens of tourists every year. Old Havana is actually the name of the city centre, being also one of the capital city’s districts.The city centre with its fantastic fortifications is a World Heritage Site since 1982. The outstanding attractions of Old Havana include the following: the Castil... [ read more ]

The best hotels in Havana

The best hotels in Havana

It's a well established fact that Havana has some amazing restaurants and some even more amazing sights, but what about accommodation, which no traveler can do without? Finding the perfect hotel before actually arriving in Cuba can be a bit difficult, but thankfully it's very easy to find a great hotel in this beautiful UNESCO Heritage Site city. The Cuban capital can boast of great hotels that cater to all budgets, and all of them are imbued with that special charm that you can only find in... [ read more ]

Top 5 things to do in Cuba

Top 5 things to do in Cuba

Cuba is the kind of tourist destinations where it is almost a crime to just go and do nothing at all. Although Cuba's beautiful beaches and many luxury resorts can tempt even the most active travelers to a few days of idleness, there are many activities in Cuba that are equally tempting. Depending on where you're staying, visiting Cuba can be a very different experience. All-inclusive resorts definitely have enough activities to keep  you busy, but they don't do much for cultural immersion.... [ read more ]

Rum tours in Cuba

Rum tours in Cuba

Whether or not you like the taste of rum (even as a flavoring, not necessarily as a beverage), you simply can't visit Cuba without considering the fact that rum production was and still is an important part of Cuban culture and industry. The easiest way to become acquainted with this national beverage is to try the various sorts of local rums at small bars and cafes, but if you're more interested in the history of rum rather than the taste of the drink, there is a lot you can do to learn abo... [ read more ]

Top 5 sights in Havana

Top 5 sights in Havana

It's plain to see why travelers flock to Havana: great music, great food, amazing nightlife - but there is more to it! The sights of the Cuban capital are not limited to rum, cigars and salsa (although these are things that all visitors should try). Today, Havana is much more than the communist capital that it used to be several decades ago, and it welcomes visitors with open arms. There is no better place in the country where you can experience all the essentials of Cuban culture, starting ... [ read more ]

An Interesting Tour in Hemingway’s Trail in Havana

An Interesting Tour in Hemingway’s Trail in Havana

I’m sure all of you heard about the world famous writer: Hemingway. Being an American writer he spent more than two decades in Havana, that is why Cuban people are very proud of him and spoke about the writer as their owns. Hemingway from the early 30’s made Havana his main home, being found at numerous bars and restaurants ,which don’t just still exist even today, but they become adored places for Cubans and favorite travel destination spot for tourists. This interesting tour in Hemingw... [ read more ]